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Unseen, Exquisite Video Shows Inside Look at the Church's New Priesthood Restoration Site

LDS Living - In honor of the dedication of the Priesthood Restoration Site set for this Saturday, here's an inside look at the stunning scenery and historic homes that surround this important chapter in our Church history. To learn more about the opening and dedication of this new site, click here . ...

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BYU-Idaho Says No to the "Man-Bun"

BYU-Idaho - MR says: After learning the Honor Code Office has outlawed the "man bun" as an extreme hairstyle, men across BYU-Idaho's campus are mourning the loss of their locks even while some girls on campus are rejoicing. The BYU-Idaho Honor Office has started enforcing disciplinary action against those with a hairstyle commonly known as the “man-bun.” The “man-bun” is typically worn with hair shaved on the sides of the head with a top-knot worn in the middle. “We would consider the ‘man-bun’ to be an extreme hairstyle,” said Tyler Barton, Student Honor Administrator. “It’s just something that deviates from the norm.” Barton said any hairstyle...

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The 8 Most Interesting Mormons in the Food World

Mormon Hub - For more about Mormons heating it up in the kitchen, check out " 18 Mormons Who Stood for Their Standards on Reality TV ." Everyone’s heard of the Osmonds, David Archuleta, and Gladys Knight, but did you know that there are also well-known Latter-day Saints in the culinary arts? Below we have listed eight prominent Mormon chefs and bakers who make everything from cupcakes to filet mignon and who are famous for having their own cooking show to winning the prize for the World’s Best Dessert. Peruse the list below to look for any familiar names, and don’t forget to comment with...

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What Happened When an Arab Muslim Attended an LDS Sacrament Meeting

The Daily Universe - MR says: It's one thing to understand the concepts and history of the Church. It's quite another to experience it for yourself. Learn what happened when one Muslim attended an LDS Church and experienced it for herself. For related reading, check out " What Happened When My Rabbi Told Me to Read the Book of Mormon ." The following post has not been edited to maintain the author's voice. My name is Karma Hammouz and I am an Arab-Muslim BYU student who decided to attend church on Sunday 6, 2015. It was the 11 a.m. church in Orem, Utah and as soon...

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BYU Football Team Makes Music Video with Popular Mormon Rapper

YouTube - Capitalizing on their early season success, members from the BYU football team put together an exciting music video that features the talents of a popular LDS YouTube rapper, James the Mormon. Check it out! ...

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Governor Herbert Visits "Saturday's Warrior" Set + Incredible Pictures of the Filming

Standard-Examiner - MR says: Filming is well underway for the new  Saturday's Warrior  movie set to premiere in 2016. Find out more about other LDS celebrities who will be joining the cast  here  and check out a sneak peek musical scene from the video here . Union Station was home to filming crews for the Mormon musical “Saturday’s Warrior” over the past week. Union Station executive director Elizabeth Sutton said the station was approached a few months ago about “Saturday’s Warrior” filming. Filming started Friday, Sept. 11, and ended Wednesday, Sept. 16. The station has had some pretty bad experiences with film crews recently,...

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3 Ways Playing High School Football Strengthened My Testimony

Andrew Devey of Aggieland Mormons - This fall, more than 1 million youth will don pads, buckle up the chin strap, and suit up to play high school football. I used to be one of those kids. At that time, not much else in life mattered. Now, more than 10 years later, I look back fondly on those memories with my friends and coaches. My stories of thrilling victories get better with time, and the pain of the gut-wrenching defeats has lessened. You'll also like:  3 Lessons Elder Wirthlin Learned about Faith on a Football Field But what I hold especially close to my heart are the...

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New Testament Sunday School Lesson 31: "And So Were the Churches Established in the Faith"

Ted L. Gibbons - (Acts 15:36-18:22; 1 and 2 Thessalonians) INTRODUCTION: Paul was a superb missionary. He understood that the Lord was perfectly serious when he commanded his emissaries to open their mouths. The book of Acts and the epistles of Paul indicate many of the places where Paul opened his mouth. Some of the locations were Antioch in Pisidia, Antioch in Syria, Athens, Berea, Caesarea, Corinth, Damascus, Derbe, Ephesus, Galatia, Iconium, Jerusalem, Lystra, Melita, Miletus, Mysia, Paphos, Philippi, Phrygia, Ptolemais (Acco), Rome, Salamis, Thessalonica, Troas, Trophimus, and Tyre. However, Luke shows us something more interesting than the cities where Paul preached. For within those...

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Safety Status of Missionaries in Chile After Earthquake Displaces 1 Million

LDS Living - At least 10 people are dead, one missing, and 1 million displaced after a powerful 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck the coasts of Chile Wednesday night just before 8 p.m., according to CNN .  The earthquake struck 177 miles north of Santiago and 29 miles west of Illapel, creating waves up to 16-feet high and creating power outages for nearly 250,000 homes. Advanced warnings and quick reaction by government officials led to the successful evacuation of 1 million along the Chilean coastline, and among them were many LDS missionaries, all of whom are safe after the earthquake. "We are grateful to report that...

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​Church Creates Device Wallpapers to Help You Focus on Sunday

ChurchofJesusChrist.org - MR says: Check out this great insight into how one person stopped phoning it in on Sundays and find out where to download great wallpapers that can help you stay focused on the Sabbath. I start my day leisurely fighting zombies in my bedroom. You know, the usual morning routine. Then my favorite indie pop band shows up to play my favorite song, a surprise living room concert for one—until breaking news interrupts the party: “Cat Does Adorable Thing You Won’t Want to Miss!” This isn’t a cheesy dream sequence in a bad movie. It’s a typical scene from my hyper-distracted, perpetually-connected...